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A penicillinase-resistant penicillin or a cephalosporin, for six to 10 days, can both be used to treat mastitis. Low doses of erythromycin or trimethoprin-sulfamethoxazole over an extended period of time have been used to treat chronic mastitis. Breastfeeding should be continued...[read article]

Tests for Mastitis

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglob...  More
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Fine needle aspiration biopsy
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Prescribed Medications for Mastitis

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VANCOMYCIN (van koe MYE sin) is a glycopeptide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vira...  More
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OXACILLIN (ox a SILL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infe...  More
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DICLOXACILLIN (dye klox a SILL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other ...  More
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CEFAZOLIN (sef A zoe lin) is a cephalosprin antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or ot...  More
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NAFCILLIN (naf SILL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infec...  More
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Self Care for Mastitis

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Rest
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Continue Breastfeeding
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Oral rehydration therapy(ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wor...  More
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Detailed information on whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury  More
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